NEWS
Here's a shocker: Tebow wins another award
July 16, 2008Gator beat writers have written his name far too many times, and Tim Tebow's not even a junior yet.
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Glover hopes to improve sabbatical program for faculties
By KRISTEN HUFF | July 16, 2008UF physics professor Darin Acosta spent last fall on sabbatical in Geneva, Switzerland - well, roughly 30 stories beneath Geneva, Switzerland.
NEWS
Let's just create a whole separate blog for Tebow…
July 16, 2008Not that it's any kind of surprise, but Tim Tebow has been named to the Davey O'Brien award watch list. There are 30 other quarterbacks on the list for the award that is given to the nation's top quarterback. The finalists will be announced on Nov. 24. Other SEC quarterbacks chosen include Matthew Stafford of Georgia and John Parker Wilson of Alabama. USF's Matt Grothe, FAU's Rusty Smith and FSU's Drew Weatherford were also chosen.
METRO
Local residents oppose RTS bus route reductions and fare increases
By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | July 16, 2008City residents voiced concerns Tuesday regarding the reduction of Regional Transit System buses and the increase in fares that may take effect this fall.
NEWS
LaPorta named to USA Olympic team
July 15, 2008Matt LaPorta was just announced as one of 23 members of USA's Olympic baseball team. We'll try to catch up with Matt the next couple days and give you his reaction to this as well as his thoughts on his new team, the Cleveland Indians.
NEWS
Ex-Gator Roberson set to sign with Knicks
July 15, 2008Former UF point guard Anthony Roberson will sign a two-year deal with the New York Knicks, according to multiple media outlets. Roberson has been playing on New York's summer league team and scored 22 points in his debut. After leaving Gainesville after his junior season, Roberson has played overseas and NBA stints with the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors.
METRO
Sinners defeat saints at Roller Rebel derby bout
By SARAH KIENY | July 14, 2008Wearing red metallic hot pants emblazoned with the words, "It's gon' hurt," Spritzi Beers sped around the track as she lapped her tattooed, fishnet-wearing opponent to score another point for the hell-raising Sinners.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Reilly errs with choice for Chomp
By SAM JONES | July 14, 2008I laughed out loud when I read the latest story in the Alligator about the Student Senate once again filling a critical position in Student Government with an empty chair. The treasury job was so important to Paul Drayton that he would fill it faithfully -as long as nothing better came along. Now we learn that Student Body President Kevin Reilly, in his infinite wisdom, has decided the best person to get UF students to register to vote currently lives in Washington, D.C. On top of this, the appointee in charge of getting all students to vote, regardless of their political affiliation, happens to work for the Republican National Committee. Katherine Harris would be proud!
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
College of Nursing dean to serve as associate provost
By KATIE SANDERS | July 14, 2008UF Provost Joe Glover announced the appointment of a familiar UF face to a high-ranking position in the provost's office Monday.
METRO
RTS may increase fare to cope with fuel costs
By ZAHARA ZAHAV | July 14, 2008Gainesville residents better not forget a book this fall when they head out to catch the bus.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Former UF provost loses bid for USC presidency
By KATIE SANDERS | July 14, 2008University of South Carolina officials chose an in-house candidate as the university's new president over former UF Provost Janie Fouke on Friday.
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Student senators bond through basketball
By VICTORIA WINKLER | July 14, 2008UF student senators traded ties for tennis shoes and bills for basketballs at a Saturday basketball tournament at the Southwest Recreation Center.
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EDITORIALS
Forgotten War: Troops pay for leaders’ mistakes in Afghanistan
July 14, 2008As violence in Iraq has decreased significantly over the past several months, President Bush and Sen. John McCain have been quick to attribute the sharp decline in U.S. military and Iraqi civilian casualties to their troop-surge strategy and claim that victory in the desert quagmire is now within reach.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
Corsaletti has sights set on big leagues
July 14, 2008Last fall, Jeff Corsaletti sampled the Fenway Park experience he'd always dreamed of: patrolling the expanse of green in front of the famed Green Monster, taking in the deafening noise of the 30,000-plus crowd, enjoying the thrill of a comeback win.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Andrews steals spotlight at TitleTown
July 14, 2008Tim Tebow isn't the only one in town in need of a police escort these days.
METRO
Local group opposes gender identity ordinance
By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | July 14, 2008The community organization Citizens for Good Public Policy filed a petition to place a repeal of Gainesville's Anti-Discrimination-Gender Identity Ordinance on the next city election ballot.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Scooter restrictions will protect students
July 14, 2008EMILY APPLETON, 7HP
